Question

Solving rational (fractional) equations

I need help with this one:
((x+1)/3) - ((x-1)/2) = 1

Answer 1

Find a gcf first

Answer 2

Which is 6 for the denominator

Answer 3

multiply each term by 6, which will get rid of the denominators in each fraction

and you get

2(x + 1) - 3(x - 1) = 6

now distribute then collect like terms

Answer 4

Like tht^

Answer 5

and you will be able to solve for x

Answer 6

I just got it! I feel stupid now. Thanks.

Answer 7

glad to help